CRAFTS Opportunities for All in BOSTON: Old or New, From Scratch or With Help
Boston and New England are craft-enthusiast-friendly. Each time I’m there, I want to start working on a new project. For basics, Windsor Button (open since 1936), close to Boston Common, has every supply you can possibly need. This includes a vat of buttions at the entrance, from which I display a selection in my 2004 painting, "Memories."
Then, on Newbury Street, the more recent 1154 Lill Studio offers a few short cuts—assisting with the assembly of custom designer bags and accessories. I checked it out, packed with clients the day before Mother’s Day. Such a neat concept—for a personal visit, group party, or special gift! Their prices range from $26 - $185, and there’s something to suit almost everyone’s taste. 1154 Lill came into being in Chicago in 1999 (where its headquarters are), and a local boutique in Lincoln Park. Additional boutiques are located in Philadelphia and Kansas, and there’s in-home party opportunities as well! Congratulations to founder Jennifer Velarde!
